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Welcome to Chatstow!


Census Data

General Information

  • Pop. Estimate: 4,820
  • Children: 27.84% (1,342)
  • Elderly: 13.24% (638)

Racial Breakdown

  • 2,618 half-dwarf (54.3%)
  • 1,066 elf (22.1%)
  • 757 dwarf (15.7%)
  • 261 half-orc (5.4%)
  • 69 other (1.4%)
  • 49 half-elf (1%)

Misc.

  • 7 Districts
  • 138 Businesses
  • 707 Specialists
  • 596 Residences

Summary [-]

Chatstow is a large town in the Kinran District with a normal population.

Environment [-]

Geography [-]

This fertile large town is moderately populated (7,696/sq km), covers 0.63 square kilometers, and roughly has a diameter of 895 meters.

Climate [-]

Chatstow has a Temperate Deciduous Forest climate, which is characterized by warm and wet summers with mild and dry winters, and has spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. Winds in the region are strong and the temperature is generally unbearably cold with minor variation. Precipitation is excessive, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Astronomy [-]

Chatstow sees a trinary star overhead: Becon, a large yellow star; Uuj, a large red star; and Luj, a massive white star. Chatstow also has a single moon: Theditheus, an average bone white moon. In the night sky, you see nothing unusual.

Cityscape [-]

Walls [-]

Visitors are greeted with a solid wood embankment that is 2 meters tall. The city wall protects the core 100% of the city, with 5 towers spread along the 2.95 kilometer wall.

Streets [-]

There are 7 roads leading to Chatstow; 3 roads are major. The city is lined with bumpy cobblestone paths in a random mesh pattern.

Districts [-]

The city is broken into the following districts: market, mercy, middleclass, shops, trade, industry, and civic.

Government [-]

Chatstow is governed through a federation, where sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions. The government as a whole is seen as sloppy and disorganized. Officials in Chatstow are often seen as reasonable and the policies are revered. The political influence of Chatstow in the region is declining due to food shortages in the region. In times of crisis, the population rallies behind its leaders.

Leader [-]

Chatstow is ruled by Commander Don Morield. The Commander has been in power for decades and is respected by the people. There is minor opposition to the Commander and policies. The right to rule was granted by force, and that power is maintained through random violence.

Laws [-]

Laws are enforced by a trade guild, and are strictly enforced. Justice is served by mob rule, with a common punishment being community service.

Crime [-]

Crime is rare. The most common crime is murder. The imprisonment rate is 0.15% of the population (7 adults).

Military [-]

Chatstow has a neutral attitude towards the military. Their standing army of 614 citizens (12.75%) is at the ready, with a reserve force of 301 (6.25%). Of the active duty military, 26 (4.25%) are special forces. Due to their neutral attitude and solid embankment, Chatstow is excellently fortified. Chatstow fighters are ridiculed for their use of great crossbows in battle. They are mocked for their guerrilla warfare and are considered properly skilled in battle.

Economy [-]

The economy in Chatstow is currently steady.

Resources [-]

Chatstow is known for the following resources:

  • A creepy battle field inhabited by dangerous clams that are frequented by zombies. The locals speak of a chest containing saphires in a dungeon.
  • Scarce fresh cocoa bean plantations that are frequented by zombies.
  • Poisonous bat clouds that are feared by wenches. Mickey Corcroft said somoeone said someone found a stash of monkey wrenches in a tomb nearby.
  • Plentiful beaver colonies that are avoided by magic users. One might find piles of emeralds buried near there.

Culture [-]

Legends [-]

Around town you'll hear the following legends:
  • In times gone by, the royals of Keshall Bay thrived. Things were always nice, but one day a minotaur named Rop took a hostage and demanded a ransom. The royals tried to kill Rop, but didn't get close. Along came Arnlin Fusefiz the gnome, who was a skilled storyteller. Arnlin had a plan to trick the minotaur by making a wager with Rop. When Arnlin Fusefiz faced the minotaur, Arnlin Fusefiz tricked Rop.
  • Legends tell of Loril's Rake, a legendary rake with the ability to solve any riddle. It disappeared after an attack by bandits.
  • Way back when, the constable of Saint Fruitfield Vernon lived in peace. Things were quiet, but one day an evil devil named Xaintmos Bloodak slayed a local hero. The constable tried to kill Xaintmos Bloodak, but failed miserably. Along came Hil Tighwanderer the halfling, who was a skilled storyteller. Hil had a plan to trick the devil by killing the devil while he slept. When Hil Tighwanderer faced the devil, Hil Tighwanderer tricked Xaintmos Bloodak and rescued Saint Fruitfield Vernon.

Events [-]

Chatstow is a lively city with many opportunities available.

Job Postings [-]

You'll find the following job postings:
  • Help Needed: Seeking inter-planar messenger. A little danger is involved, so expect hazardous duty pay. Must not smell. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Dan Antonman for more information.
  • Help Needed: Looking for work? Lockpick needed for totally legitimate reasons. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Didug Backkiller.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Will reward you with a land deed. Contact Jame Jamebrook.
  • Bored? Missing gemstone. We suspect mephits are the culprit. Discretion required. Will pay in gold. Contact Surpra for further details.
  • Looking for something new? unknown potion tester wanted. Will owe you a huge favor. Accidental Death insurance required. Contact Gomm Bonecrusher.
  • Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a secret. Contact Barorin Greenrobe to learn more.
  • Wanted: Bored? I'm looking for a Transcriber. Need expert to translate runes. Safety not guaranteed. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Tudzar Ironrender.
  • Help Needed: Bored? Don Roseerson has been kidnapped! Generous payment for safe return. Reward is a secret. Contact Dat.
  • Adventurers willing to explore recently discovered ruins and return any valuable artifacts. No previous experience required. Will reward you with valuable information. Contact Khokuh Skullripper.
  • Seasonal farm hands requested to help local farms bring in their harvest. Will owe you a huge favor. Contact Poina Waterwind to learn more.
  • Required: Bard seeks apprentice. Reward available. May include some hazards. Contact Rbuk Rockmurder.
  • Required: Seeking inter-planar messenger. Reward is a priceless heirloom. Contact Ghezor ahn Khalzin.
  • Help! boxing contest this weekend. Special prize for first place finish. No previous experience required. Opportunity to earn a title. Contact Elaelllleu Lightsinger.

People [-]

The people in Chatstow despise outsiders.

Citizens [-]

The following citizens are worth mentioning:
  • Larrigava Feathersky is a male half-elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled saddler. He appears violent.
  • Davic Colbrook is a male half-orc who is known in that part of town as being a legendary wine seller. He appears spiteful.
  • Gaerigtel Winterstrike is a male elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a reasonably skilled bleacher. He appears embittered.
  • Aletiyn Kindweaver is a male elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled official. He appears lovelorn.
  • Chaartai Killegale is a male half-elf who is known in the world as being a decent teamster. He appears scattered.
  • Grunrun Coalkeep is a male half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a poorly skilled innkeeper. He appears grieving.
  • Borgin Uglygrave is a female half-dwarf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mediocre priest. She appears guilty.
  • Haaellssa Earthfeather is a female elf who is known in the world as being a horribly skilled deputy. She appears battle-ready.
  • Aletaen Hlaehand is a male half-elf who is known in the region as being a skilled ropemaker. He appears homesick.
  • Grimdal Greaseyfighter is a male dwarf who is known in that part of town as being a laughably skilled haymerchant. He appears patronizing.
  • Adanir Opalbarrel is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a gifted wagoneer. She appears authoritarian.
  • Hallentel Goldbow is a female elf who is known in the neighborhood as being a mocked innkeeper. She appears lovelorn.
  • Alelaninne Blackwake is a female elf who is known in the world as being a poorly skilled physician. She appears guilty.
  • Borril Orangecastle is a female dwarf who is known in the world as being a mediocre saddler. She appears beligerent.
  • Dellaninne Hunithsun is a female half-elf who is known in the world as being a renowned adventurer. She appears forbidding.
  • Done Francerley is a female half-dwarf who is known in the region as being a renowned lumberjack. She appears greedy.

Travelers [-]

The following travelers are worth mentioning:
  • Skabin Wisemoor, a contrarian female dwarf. She is a druid who is delivering a message to a scholar.
  • Glor Legkiller, an attentive female half-orc. She is a commoner who is cleaning out a monster infestation.
  • Snormir Ashmug, a deluded androgynous dwarf. It is a commoner who is traveling the world as a beggar.
  • Hagg Backbreaker, a fatalistic male half-orc. He is a druid who is traveling the world as a trader.
  • Donry Burerley, a clumsy male half-orc. He is a bard who is delivering a message to a merchant.
  • Adalanssa Killecloak, a gambling male half-elf. He is a fighter who is here to destroy an artifact.

Locales [-]

Establishments [-]

These establishments worthy of mention in Chatstow:

  • The Merry Oarhouse Brewery [+]
  • The Lazy Paladin Shop [+]
  • The Oiled Priest Purse Shop [+]
  • The Royal Willow Fine Forks [+]
  • The Highlighted Peacock Star Gazers [+]
  • The Flying Weasels Inc. [+]
  • The Violet Darkroot Farm [+]
  • The Thirsty Flame Shrine [+]
  • The Strangled Swagger General Merchandise [+]
  • The Wistful Octopus Shoppe [+]
  • The Weary Dwarves Rug Shop [+]
  • The Flaming Dungeon Inc. [+]
  • The Smiling Stump Sweet House [+]
  • The Whistling Clowns Inc. [+]
  • The Shining Peddler Lumber Mill [+]
  • The Old Toad Bows R Us [+]